--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Lord, I do not ask that Thou shouldst…" description: "\"Lord, I do not ask that Thou shouldst give me wealth; only show me where it is, and I will attend to the rest.\" — Kate Douglas Wiggin" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6d1/kate-douglas-wiggin-17367_asks_lord-i-do-not-ask-that-thou-shouldst-giv_1030397.png" --- # Lord, I do not ask that Thou shouldst give me wealth; only… ![“Lord, I do not ask that Thou shouldst give me wealth; only show me where it is, and I will attend to the rest.” quote by Kate Douglas Wiggin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6d1/kate-douglas-wiggin-17367_asks_lord-i-do-not-ask-that-thou-shouldst-giv_1030397.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6d1/kate-douglas-wiggin-17367_asks_lord-i-do-not-ask-that-thou-shouldst-giv_1030397.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6d1/kate-douglas-wiggin-17367_asks_lord-i-do-not-ask-that-thou-shouldst-giv_1030397.png) > “Lord, I do not ask that Thou shouldst give me wealth; only show me where it is, and I will attend to the rest.” [Kate Douglas Wiggin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kate-douglas-wiggin/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Prayer for guidance to locate wealth, trusting that other needs will be met once direction is found. **In simple terms:** Ask for direction to wealth, then the rest follows. Key Takeaway Seek guidance, then act. Themes faith guidance wealth trust self-reliance Mood hopeful inspirational Type spiritual motivational When to use this quote - career planning - financial budgeting - personal development - spiritual practice Key Concepts spiritual seeking practical action goal setting Questions to Reflect On - Where do you see the path to your goals? - How will you act once direction is clear? 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